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    1,4-Dioxane

    1,4-Dioxane

    1,4-Dioxane

    What is it?

    1,4 Dioxane is a synthetic industrial chemical that the EPA classifies as a potential human carcinogen. Aside from being found in your shampoos, body washes, and lotions, dioxane is also used in dyes, greases, paint strippers, and even antifreeze. It can also be found in foods after coming in contact with food packaging that utilizes it.

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    Key Information

    • Considered a possible human carcinogen "by all routes of exposure"
    • Short term contact can irritate your eyes, nose, and throat
    • Long term contact may cause liver and kidney damage

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    1,4-Dioxane

    1,4-Dioxane

    What is it?

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